Smokey Jim's BBQ food hygiene rating
Mobile caterer · West Northamptonshire
Smokey Jim's BBQ holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the mobile caterer met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Councils typically re-inspect higher-risk businesses every six months to two years, with well-run, low-risk places visited least often, so this is a normal gap.
Address: Unit 7, Pasture Farm, Olney Road, NN7 1HL
How it compares in West Northamptonshire
That puts Smokey Jim's BBQ among the 2,565 places in West Northamptonshire holding top marks, 78% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 2,565 | 78% | ← Smokey Jim's BBQ | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 377 | 11% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 251 | 8% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 39 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 44 | 1% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 9 | <1% |
A further 772 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Very good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Smokey Jim's BBQ none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Smokey Jim's BBQ, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pastures Poultry Farm Retailers - other | at this address | 5 - Very good | 19 January 2022 |
| Body and Mind Botanicals Distributors/Transporters | 26 yards away | 5 - Very good | 17 January 2023 |
| Pastures Farm Shop & Cafe Retailers - other | 28 yards away | 5 - Very good | 6 November 2025 |
| Real Belgian Fries Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.9 miles away | 5 - Very good | 12 August 2021 |
| The Pudding Parlour Retailers - other | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 6 June 2019 |
| Red Lion, Yardley Hastings Pub/bar/nightclub | 1.0 miles away | 5 - Very good | 4 October 2023 |
Questions about Smokey Jim's BBQ
What is Smokey Jim's BBQ's food hygiene rating?
Smokey Jim's BBQ has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by West Northamptonshire Council on 17 September 2025.
Is Smokey Jim's BBQ safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this mobile caterer to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Smokey Jim's BBQ last inspected?
Smokey Jim's BBQ was last inspected on 17 September 2025, 9 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by West Northamptonshire Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Smokey Jim's BBQ?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "very good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Smokey Jim's BBQ compare to other places in West Northamptonshire?
78% of the 3,285 rated food businesses in West Northamptonshire hold the top rating of 5, and Smokey Jim's BBQ is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
West Northamptonshire Council inspects Smokey Jim's BBQ and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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